
Environmental Work and Social Justice go Hand-in-Hand
The past few weeks have been both heartbreaking and inspiring. We have seen Black and Indigenous people reach a collective breaking point and come together to…
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GCC Lobbies for Sector Support
Green Communities Canada Board Chair Chris Birchall is advocating for federal aid to help non-profits and charities weather the COVID-19 storm. In a letter to…
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GCC Hits the Quarter Century Mark
This month marks the 25th anniversary of Green Communities Canada (GCC). GCC was founded in April 1995 at a gathering in Cornwall, ON, as a…
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Support a Greener Future this Holiday Season
Help create a green and healthy future for all by making a donation to the Green Communities Foundation. The Green Communities Foundation is the charitable affiliate of…
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Welcome Oakvillegreen
Welcome Oakvillegreen Green Communities Canada welcomes our newest member organization: Oakvillegreen Conservation Association. Oakville’s largest residents' association works to protect the environment and promote sustainable…
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An invitation to Make History – Global Climate Strike
Green Communities Canada is endorsing and participating in the upcoming Global Climate Strike, 20-27 September. To date, the climate strike has been led by young people…
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Depave is Ripping up Ontario
Supported by a three-year grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Depave Paradise has transformed grey school yards, campuses, churches, downtown properties, and city parks into…
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Reep Green Solutions is GC Member of the Year
Reep Green Solutions, Kitchener, ON, is the 2019 Green Community Member of the Year. Reep is recognized for its work promoting environmental action through community…
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Ready, Set, Rain!
Tackling urban flooding: A new report from Green Communities Canada calls for collaborative action by municipalities and others to address urban flooding, a growing problem…
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RAIN Gardens and Depave Awards
RAIN Garden Master Class: new session Green Communities Canada is once again offering the online RAIN Garden Master Class, starting 13 May. Hoping for investments:…
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